Linda the Ladybug Goes to Heaven

<P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify><SPAN style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt>In writing the story Linda the Ladybug Goes to Heaven it was my desire to help young readers envision what Heaven will be like.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>Linda the Ladybug is a small little insect that children can relate to.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>She is very excited about her discoveries yet apprehensive as well.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>For example her tiny lady bug fears come to surface when she accidentally lands among a habitation of lions and is concerned that she might turn into lion lunch.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>It turns out well however because beside the lions were many lambs.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>Linda the Ladybug soon realizes that there is nothing to fear.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>She learns to enjoy her predicament by petting and playing with her new found friends.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office /></SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify><SPAN style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt> </SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify><SPAN style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt>My main objective in writing Linda the Ladybug Goes to Heaven was to bring the gospel message to children in a way that they could relate to understand and become excited about.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>Ever since I was a young Christian I have been drawn to learning more about Heaven.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>I would often enjoy fantasizing what it would be like to walk on streets made of gold to possibly fly with angel wings to see beauty beyond belief and to continuously experience the love of God.</SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify><SPAN style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt> </SPAN></P><P class=MsoNormal style=MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify><SPAN style=FONT-SIZE: 11pt>This story helps readers to understand that we as Christians do not have to fear death.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>Matter of fact God's word - the Bible shows us that the best is yet to come!<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>Linda the Ladybug Goes to Heaven is my attempt to give readers a tour of Heaven though the eyes of this small apprehensive insect.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>As a result we can learn from the example of Linda the Ladybug.<SPAN style=mso-spacerun: yes> </SPAN>That by having a relationship with the owner of Heaven - Jesus some day we too can live Happily Ever After for all eternity.</SPAN></P>